12-2020
dormakaba Canada Inc. RAC5 XT Installation Guide – PK3737 | 11
4 System Installation Overview
Before installation:
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Ensure all components ordered and materials/tools required are available
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Ensure all cabling is available for the peripherals/components being installed
All installations and wiring of RAC5 XT enclosure & peripherals must comply with all
applicable local building codes and regulations and National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Do not connect power to the enclosure until the end of the installation process. If installing
the RAC5 XT in an elevator cage environment, or in proximity to any other equipment that
may generate high levels of electromagnetic interference, follow the installation
requirements as indicated in Annex C to prevent any operational instability.
4.1 Pre-installation Procedures
1.
Identify a secure location for the RAC5 XT enclosure.
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Access to the RAC5 XT enclosure must be restricted to authorized personnel
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AC power must be available within 6 feet (1.8 m) of the RAC5 XT enclosure
•
The location temperature must be from 0 to 49
°
C (32 to 120
°
F) and sheltered against weather
hazards and dripping water with relative humidity conditions less than 85% at 32
°
C (90
°
F)
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The enclosure must be installed using only the hardware supplied
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The enclosure should be mounted at a workable height with clearance to completely open the
access door
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The enclosure can be placed either horizontally in the ceiling or vertically on a concrete, wood or
plaster wall
2.
Identify location(s) for contactless readers and peripherals.
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Contactless card readers must be placed within 1,000 feet (300 m) from the RAC5 XT enclosure
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The card readers should be installed in an obvious location at an ergonomic height near the
access door or elevator being controlled
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The space to use the contactless reader must be large enough to allow for adequate clearance
for the card being presented to the reader
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For remaining peripherals: Determine the location(s) required for any other peripherals (REX,
motion detector, etc.) and ensure that all required cabling is available as required in the following
steps. Install as per manufacturer’s instructions and route wires to the RAC5 XT enclosure for
connection to the controller PCB
3.
Set the desired access delay.
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The default factory setting for the delay on access devices is 4 seconds. To change this value,
configure the controller PCB using the M-Unit (the gauge is 1 to 255 seconds).
4.
Install the strain relief.
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Strain reliefs is provided in the hardware bag to secure the wires leading into the enclosure and
to help prevent wire tampering
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
